Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Check out the area

Folkston, GA

Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum5 min walk
Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform6 min walk
Suwanee Canal Recreation Area3 min drive
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Relax on front porch swing and catch a glimpse of the many trains that pass through Folkston each day. Visit the Train Museum in the old restored depot in downtown Folkston. Walk around town for an ice cream cone or soup and sandwich at Whistlin' Dixie's and join the ever present group of train watchers at the Funnel. Take a short ride to the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge for a guided tour of the pristine wilderness or rent a boat for a closer look at the alligators in the cypress swamp. Take a day trip to historic St. Marys where ferries daily cruise the open waters of the St. Marys River forty-five minutes to Cumberland Island where you will see wild horses, deer and turkeys on your walk across the island to the Atlantic Ocean beach. Take other day trips to St. Simons, Jekyll, or Amelia Island.
At the end of the day enjoy a fine dinner at the Okefenokee Restaurant in Folkston or
Lang's seafood in St. Marys.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

With owner's permission only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking not allowed inside the cottage.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folkston

This cottage is located in Folkston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Suwanee Canal Recreation Area, while Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum and Woodbine Opry are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Folkston, GA

What's nearby

Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum - 5 min walk
Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform - 6 min walk
Charlton County Courthouse - 9 min walk
Suwanee Canal Recreation Area - 3 min drive
Okefenokee Swamp Park - 38 min drive

Getting around

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

Shell - 3 min drive
Brickhouse Restaurant - 14 min walk
Dairy Queen - 9 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
Okefenokee Restaurant - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge located?

Situated in Folkston, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum, Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform and Charlton County Courthouse. Suwanee Canal Recreation Area is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Anke L.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Way to loud to sleep, not a nice place to stay at all

Very old furniture with holes in Chair and Sofa, old smelling house, extremely loud during night and day because of honking trains (last one at around midnight, first one at 2.30am).

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin b.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

I loved everything about the experience. I definitely am coming back. Perfect location for me. My kids live in the Folkston area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great time!

Fishing and exploring the Okefenokee Swamp is always fun. Staying at this cottage makes it easy and pleasant. Thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauletta A.

12 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our experience with the cottage

It was very comfortable. Tracey was very supportive. Every time I notified her she was on top of the issue. We had stayed here for at least 5 times from a couple of weeks to 3 months Plan to come back.

Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2023